Agriculture & Natural Resources
From Our Blog
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How to make a weed control plan for pastures and hayfieldsBelow is an excellent presentation conducted by Dr. Lisa Baxter, UGA Extension Forage Specialist, about making an appropriate weed control plan for your pastures and hayfields.
Visit the UGA Forage Extension Team website for upcoming events, newsletters and other information.
The UGA Forages website is your window to information on a wide variety of forage management issues.
This information is extended to you by scientists from the University of Georgia, who continue to research all aspects of forage and livestock management. The recommendations found here are based on peer-reviewed research conducted in Georgia and throughout the world. The website provides accurate and up-to-date information about all forage management issues facing producers in Georgia and the Southeast
Most Recent Videos from the Georgia Forages YouTube Channel:
UGA Forage Program and Services:
Seven-week series focusing on forage production
Updates on local issues for growers and producers
Upcoming Events
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May 16 Container Gardens, Pretty and Productive! (Virtual Series) Container gardens are a great addition to your home for so many reasons. Ideal for those with little space; they are affordable, versatile and offer plenty of seasonal variety, you just can’t go wrong! Lisa Klein teaches you about selecting containers, types of plants, proper care, and everything in between.
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Jun 8 Open Garden Day Houston County Visit all four demonstration gardens in Houston County to learn from Master Gardeners as they give tours and scavenger hunts and crafts for the children. Garden Locations: 1. Hafley Park (1527 Sunshine Ave., Perry) 2. Sacred Heart Vegetable Garden (300 S. Davis Drive, Warner Robins) 3. HOPE (550 Club Dr., Robins Air Force Base) 4. Perry Library Native Garden (904 Northside Dr., Perry) On Saturday June 8, 2024 visit all four demonstration gardens in Houston county to learn from Master Gardeners as they give tours and staff information booths. Children can engage with the gardens through scavenger hunts and crafts. For more details, contact UGA Extension Houston County at 478-987-2028.
- Perry, GA
Links of Interest
- Management Intensive Grazing
- Forage Systems for Horses in Georgia
- Plant Analysis Handbook for Georgia
- Feed and Forage Publications
- Georgia Pest Management Handbook
- Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture
- Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- CAES Publications Search
- UGA CAES Department of Entomology
- UGA CAES Department of Horticulture
- Urban Ag Council - Network site for commercial Green Industry
- US Department of Agriculture
Staff Listing
Harris County Office Contact Info
- Shipping: 121 N. Old College Street Hamilton, GA 31811-6000
- Mailing: PO Box 346 Hamilton, GA 31811-0346
- Email: HarrisExtension@uga.edu
- Phone: 706-628-4824